I want the church to be a Name Shame Free Zone. “Name Shame” isn’t about anyone being ashamed of their name. It’s about that awkward experience of talking to someone, or seeing them across the way, and realizing you have no idea what their name is. The awkwardness...
As I gathered up some papers and put on my coat after our Ash Wednesday service last evening, I found myself wondering if the ashes still staining my thumb would rub off on the things I was touching. I smiled to myself and headed home, thinking: One of the gifts of...
My husband and I were married 41½ years ago yesterday. We never paid much attention to the 11th day of each month, as the years have gone by. But with his cancer diagnosis, we realize we’re not likely to make it to our “golden” anniversary. So—inspired by one of the...
This week I heard from one of you about how her 2026 star word was making her think about “Awe” in relation to Collegiate/Wesley, and what matters to her about this church, and why she gives. (I can’t help commenting that it’s always a joy when...
With our new worship series—We the People—I’ve been thinking a lot about democracy. I’ve been reading a book about the Declaration of Independence (more on that next week) that has inspired me with our founders’ vision, even with its imperfections. And in the midst of...
